Preparing juicy and flavorful chicken thighs is not an impossible secret to decipher. In this recipe, we will learn how to marinate chicken with a special touch that will make it even more delicious than that of fast food chains.
I will also share some additional tips to further improve the result. You can also follow each step of the recipe through the following video from the Appetizing – Meat Recipes channel:
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken:
- 10 chicken thighs
- 5 g of salt
- 5 g black pepper
- 20 ml of vegetable oil
- 10 g instant coffee
- 50 ml soy sauce
- 40 g of honey
- 2 onions
- 15 g of garlic
- 5 additional onions
- 5 g additional salt
- 5 g additional black pepper
Dough for Breading:
- 3 g of sweet paprika
- 5 g of salt
- 100 g of yogurt
- 10 ml soy sauce
- 10 g of ketchup
- 2 pickled cucumbers
- 10 g mustard
- 2 g black pepper
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Marinade
- Mix salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, instant coffee, soy sauce and honey in a bowl.
- Chop the onions and garlic and add them to the mixture.
- Cover the chicken thighs with the marinade and let them rest for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preparing the Dough
- In a bowl, mix the sweet paprika, salt, yogurt, soy sauce, ketchup, finely chopped pickled cucumbers, mustard and black pepper.
- Beat well until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
Step 3: Cooking the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Additional Tips:
- Long marinade: If you have time, let the chicken marinate for at least 12 hours for a more intense flavor.
- Perfect crispiness: For extra crispy skin, increase the oven temperature to 200°C for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Extra touch of flavor: A squeeze of lemon at the end will bring out the flavors of the chicken.
By following these simple steps, you will achieve delicious chicken thighs full of flavour. Enjoy this recipe and surprise everyone with your culinary talent!
